Obituaries

Peter Martin

Peter Martin

Aug 24, 2013

OXFORD / AUBURN - Peter R. Martin, 66, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Park View Hospital in Leicester, after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marcia "Marcy" A. (Kurowski) Martin of Oxford; six children, Kelly Orrett of Riverside, CA, Jason Martin of Rancho Cordova,...

Gail Metcalf

Gail Metcalf

Aug 21, 2013

NORTH OXFORD - Gail P. (Robidoux) Metcalf, 71, of Southbridge Road, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, L. William Metcalf, Jr. of North Oxford; three children, Donna Bryant and her husband Christopher of King George, VA, Timothy Metcalf and his wife Erin of Virginia, and Susan Tully and...

Yvonne Lagace

Yvonne Lagace

Aug 19, 2013

Oxford - Yvonne M. (Lavigne) Lagace, 76, of Quobaug Avenue, died Monday, August 19, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 24 years, Maurice Lagace who died in 1986. She is survived by several nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by four brothers, Richard Lavigne, Robert Lavigne, Roland Lavigne, and Paul Lavigne. She was...

George Polis

George Polis

Aug 14, 2013

Oxford- George T. Polis, 84, of Walnut Street, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Catherine (Reilly) Polis. George attended Worcester Trade School in the 1940's where he studied welding and played football, basketball, baseball and hockey (goalie). He made All City Baseball...

Grace Flynn

Grace Flynn

Aug 13, 2013

NORTH OXFORD Grace M. (Cerullo) Flynn, 77, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John I. "Jack" Flynn of North Oxford; five children, John Flynn and his wife Angelica of Charlottesville, VA, Mark Flynn and his wife Kristine of Akron, NY, Stephen Flynn of...

Deborah Mingey

Deborah Mingey

Aug 12, 2013

OXFORD - Deborah M. (Frazier) Mingey, 61, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a short illness. She is survived by her longtime companion, Joseph P. Stepien of Oxford; three children, Emily M. Stepien of Oxford, William Mingey of Pensacola, FL, and Steven Mingey and his wife Spring of Deltona, FL; and...

Chester Bundeff

Chester Bundeff

Aug 12, 2013

Oxford - Chester "Chet" Bundeff, 86, died Monday, August 12, 2013 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Barbara L. (Nelson) Bundeff who died in 2007. He is survived by his two daughters Lori Derusha and her husband Leonard of Thompson, CT and Brooke Gaylord of Charlton; a brother George Bundeff...

May Foy

May Foy

Aug 9, 2013

ARCHDALE, NC - May G. (Hughes) Foy, 79, formerly of Oxford, died Friday, August 9, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas W. Foy who died in 1988; and her daughter, Geraldine Eager. She is survived by six children, Rose Marie St. Peters and her husband Ronald of East Brookfield, Thomas Foy and his wife Kathleen of Archdale,...

Esther Popiak

Esther Popiak

Aug 7, 2013

WEBSTER - Esther Popiak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She returned to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now reunited with her husband, Peter Popiak, who predeceased her in 2003. Esther was one of eight children born to Frank and Elizabeth Rodman. She married Peter in 1944 and raised two sons, John P. Popiak...

Scott Bodreau

Scott Bodreau

Aug 5, 2013

OXFORD - Scott A. Bodreau, 44, died Monday, August 5, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family following a courageous year-long battle with bile duct cancer. He is survived by his children, Spencer and Dalton Bodreau of Oxford; his former spouse, Dendra Lee Bodreau of Oxford; his longtime partner, Vicky A. Durant, and her children Amelia and Emma...

Leonard Bedard

Leonard Bedard

Aug 1, 2013

OXFORD - Leonard J. "Buddy" Bedard, 91, died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Anita B. (Cormier) Bedard of Oxford who died in 2010. He is survived by three children, Linda M. Balcunas of Oxford, Jay L. Bedard and his wife Kathy...

James Guinee, Jr.

James Guinee, Jr.

Jul 27, 2013

CHARLTON - James A. Guinee, Jr., 79, of Fitzgerald Road, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years. Linda L. (Holmes) Guinee of Charlton; five children, Laurie J. Jodoin and her husband Matthew of Oxford, Tina L. Shedd and her husband Roger of North Brookfield, Debra...

Andrew Hammond

Andrew Hammond

Jul 25, 2013

OXFORD / FORT MYERS, FL -- Andrew D. Hammond, 85, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away on July 25, 2013. He was born in Whitinsville, the son of Agnes and Earl Hammond. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years Millie; sons Michael and wife Pauline of Spokane Washington, Andrew II and wife Wendy of...

Douglas Smyers

Douglas Smyers

Jul 20, 2013

OXFORD - Douglas M. Smyers, 47, of Main Street, died suddenly at home on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He is survived by his partner, Kelleen J. Benway and her son Owen of Oxford; his father, David Smyers of Richburg, NY; his mother, Bernice Golden of East Amherst, NY; his daughter, Mary Charlene Smyers of Payneville, KY; two brothers, David...

Kathleen Mooney-Rafferty

Kathleen Mooney-Rafferty

Jul 19, 2013

MILFORD - OXFORD -- Kathleen Joanne Mooney Rafferty , 57, was granted her angel wings, with her husband and children by her side, on July 19, 2013 after a valiant fight against breast cancer. She was born May 9, 1956 in Worcester, was raised in Sutton, and graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade High School in 1974. Kathleen was...

Roger Prouty

Roger Prouty

Jul 15, 2013

WEBSTER - Roger E. Prouty, 83, formerly of Oxford, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris L. (Gauthier) Prouty of Webster; five children, Ronald R. Prouty of Leicester, Cynthia M. Recor of Palmer, Sandra A. Smith of Pennsylvania, Debra A. Morton of Webster,...

Lorraine Casavant

Lorraine Casavant

Jul 14, 2013

NORTH OXFORD - Lorraine M. (Hebert) Casavant, 72, died peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2013, in her home with her husband and family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul J. Casavant of North Oxford; six children, Lisa Woodrum and her husband Timothy of Florida, Ronald Casavant of Oxford, Michael Casavant and his...

Deborah Sylvia

Deborah Sylvia

Jul 11, 2013

OXFORD / NORTHBRIDGE - Deborah A. (Monroe) Cram Sylvia, 54, of Church Street, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband whom she married on June 21, 2013, Frank Sylvia of Oxford; two sons, James R. Cram of Glens Falls, NY, and David...

Rita Wheeler

Rita Wheeler

Jul 8, 2013

OXFORD - Rita Jean (Cournoyer) Wheeler passed away on July 8, 2013. She was 91. Her late husband of over 56 years passed away in 1998. She leaves a son, Gerald P. Wheeler and his wife Adele of Dudley. She also leaves a brother, Bernard Cournoyer of Webster and a sister, Therese Gregoire of Charlton; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren,...

Julia Beaudette

Julia Beaudette

Jul 6, 2013

NORTH OXFORD - Julia (Menzigian) Beaudette, 85, of Chestnut Hill Road, died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Millbury Healthcare Center. She is survived by two sons, Gregory Beaudette of North Oxford and Rory Beaudette and his wife Rita of Oxford; her brother, Jacob Menzigian and his wife Mary of Leicester; two grandchildren, Renee McMahon and her husband Ryan, and...